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AttachmentE MEMORANDUM 3.C DATE: November 6, 2013PC Agenda Item TO: Planning Commission FROM: Matthew Bachler, Community Development Intern SUBJECT:Planning Case #13-007 This application requires a Public Hearing Request: Zoning Code Amendment B-2 and B-3 District Design Standards Amendments Action Requested Approve Ordinance Number 2013-012 for amendments to Section 1325.05, Subd. 8 of the Zoning Code regarding Additional Design Standards for New Development, Redevelopment, and Modifications to Existing Sites in the B-2 and B-3 Districts. Background In October 2008, the City Council accepted the Guiding Plan for the B-2 District. The plan included design guidelines for development in the B-2 District and proposed standards for building and site design, façade treatment, pedestrian circulation, and parking. The City Council subsequently approved ordinance amendments that adapted the design guidelines for the Zoning Code. The guidelines now apply to all properties in both the B-2 and B-3 Districts. Since their adoption, four development projects have been evaluated based on these design standards: Planning Case 11-PUD Planning Case 11-16: Arden Plaza PUD Amendment (Walgreens Pharmacy) Planning Case 12-19: 1201 County Road E Master PUD Planning Case 13-04: Lexington Station Master PUD Through the process of reviewing these developments, the City has had the opportunity to identify sections in the design standards that need adjustments or additions. It is important to strike a balance between having design standards that are either too prescriptive or too City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for November 6, 2013 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2013\PC 13-007 - B-2 Design Standard Amendments (Pending)\PC Packet (11-6- 13)_PC 13-007 15 Page of